During your 24 course units you'll study courses influenced by the latest economic research and be taught by world class academic staff, ensuring you receive a renowned and recognised quality education in advanced economics.

If you want to demonstrate your capacity in applying techniques from the program, enrol in this extended version and undertake a research thesis over the next semester. Course units include advanced econometric theory (2), research thesis (8), quantitative skills for economics (2) and microeconomics A (2). There's also macroeconomics A (2) and B (2), computational methods in economics (2) and advanced microeconometrics (2).

This program is often taken as a pathway to PhD studies at UQ. It's also suitable as a standalone credential for those who want to fast-track their careers as economists in sectors that do not require a doctorate.

Business & management (postgraduate)

“While studying at UQ I've been able to make good friends all over the world. Studying the Master of Advanced Economics has allowed me to learn from some of the smartest people I have ever met.”

Patrick Duenow

Graduate, Master of Advanced Economics

“Studying the Master of Advanced Economics at UQ is a challenging but wonderful experience. The academics, staff and other students provide a very supportive learning environment and the course content leads to many different and exciting career avenues.”

Bhagya Gunawardena

Graduate, Master of Advanced Economics

“While studying at UQ I've been able to make good friends all over the world. Studying the Master of Advanced Economics has allowed me to learn from some of the smartest people I have ever met.”

Patrick Duenow

Graduate, Master of Advanced Economics

“Studying the Master of Advanced Economics at UQ is a challenging but wonderful experience. The academics, staff and other students provide a very supportive learning environment and the course content leads to many different and exciting career avenues.”

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Entry requirements

Prerequisites

To enrol in the program a person must hold a relevant bachelor degree in Economics or cognate discipline or equivalent as approved by the Executive Dean; and satisfy the Executive Dean that, based on the academic record, the person is suitably qualified for admission.

GPA equivalent

Prerequisites

To enrol in the program a person must hold a relevant bachelor degree in Economics or cognate discipline or equivalent as approved by the Executive Dean; and satisfy the Executive Dean that, based on the academic record, the person is suitably qualified for admission.

Fees and Scholarships

Government assistance

Financial aid

Indicative annual fee

AUD $42,272

Indicative annual fee 2021

This indicative annual fee is the cost of enrolling in the Master of Advanced Economics for the 2021 academic year. It is calculated based on a standard full-time study load (16 units per academic year).

If you enrol in a larger or smaller study load, your fees will be calculated on a proportionate basis. All fees are reviewed annually.

Centrelink support

Indicative annual fee

AUD $34,720

Indicative annual fee 2020

Fee information for 2021 is not yet available. Fee information displayed is for 2020.

This indicative annual fee is the average cost of enrolling in the Master of Advanced Economics at 2021 fee rates. It is calculated based on a standard full-time study load (16 units per academic year).

The average fee would be less for part-time study. Actual fees will vary according to your choice of courses, their unit value and the time you take to complete this program. Fees may be higher in later years as all fees are reviewed annually.